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Why were there so many Canadians on board?
Canada is home to a large Iranian diaspora, with some 210,000 citizens of Iranian descent, according to the latest federal census.
The country is also a popular destination for Iranian graduate and postdoctoral students to study and conduct research abroad, which is why many students were on the flight, returning to university following the winter break.
There is also no direct flight between Canada and Iran, and the Ukraine International Airlines flight from Tehran to Kiev and then to Toronto is popular because it is one of the most affordable options for the journey.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51053220
https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/frank-giustra-revels-in-his-life-of-giving
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